BMW 1-Series BMW 1-Series 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2010

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BMW 1-Series vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 1-Series vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesElement
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $22,635
Base Invoice $26,490 $32,290 $21,067
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
iPod integration 400 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,577
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
iPod integration 365 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Options (change) 3,645 3,645 1,700
Options (change) 3,315 3,315 1,577
Destination 825 825 710
Total Price $33,070 $39,370 $25,045
Total Invoice $30,630 $36,430 $23,354

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,600
Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesElement
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6300hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$33,070$39,370$25,045
Adjustments for Features-730-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$37,390$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,050$0
Total Invoice$30,630$36,430$23,354
Adjustments for Features-676-1,8320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,954$34,598$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,644$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082010
Model1-Series1-SeriesElement
Trim128i135iEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable cooler console  $175
Second-row low console$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
iPod integration$100$100 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Cornering lights $50 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers $50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Removable second row seats  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,655$4,905$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-676-1,8320

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082010
Model1-SeriesElement
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.7 in101.4 in
Length171.7 in169.9 in
Width68.8 in71.6 in
Height56.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.074.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

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